Just in time for the Christmas Games on Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo was released from the NBA’s health protocol. A use of the Bucks star against the Celtics at Christmas is apparently possible. Numerous other stars, however, will miss the festive spectacle.
As ESPN reports that there is optimism within the Bucks organization that Antetokounmpo will play live on Saturday against the Celtics (from 8.30 p.m. DAZN) can accumulate. The finals MVP did a workout on Friday and will probably make the final decision on whether to play or not on Saturday just before the game.
The 27-year-old, who has an average of 27 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in the current season, has been in the corona protocol for the past ten days, missed five games during this period and was unable to play a basketball game. Pursue activities. Whether he will be in shape for the Christmas Games within 24 hours of being released from the health protocol is still open, but it seems likely.
There was less good news shortly before the five Christmas Games on Saturday evening and on Sunday night with numerous other stars. For example, Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) and Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) are not released from the NBA’s health records in time.
With the Hawks, who have to compete against the Knicks at 6 p.m. German time, there were even nine players in the corona protocol on Friday. At the Celtics, eight players will be missing due to Corona, four other players, including Al Horford, are still in question.
The Dallas Mavericks (from 4.30 a.m. against Utah Jazz) are also affected by a corona outbreak, including Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber will be sidelined against Utah. At the Nets, seven players – in addition to Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge and others – will be canceled for the Christmas Games due to the Corona protocol.
For this, Nets coach Steve Nash announced that the duel with the Los Angeles Lakers (from 2 a.m. live on DAZN) James Harden will return. “The Beard” was not available in four games recently, in the duel with LeBron James and Co. he will now have to carry his team.
NBA: The Christmas Games at a glance
| date | time | Home | Away | transmission |
| 25.12. | 6 p.m. | New York Knicks | Atlanta Hawks | DAZN |
| 25.12. | 8.30 p.m. | Milwaukee Bucks | Boston Celtics | DAZN |
| 25.12. | 23 o’clock | Phoenix Suns | Golden State Warriors | DAZN |
| 26.12. | 2 O ‘clock | Los angeles lakers | Brooklyn Nets | DAZN |
| 26.12. | 4.30 a.m. | Utah Jazz | Dallas Mavericks | DAZN |
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